Germany hit by two PV system fires
A photovoltaic system on the roof of a warehouse caught fire in the northern German town of Norden, triggering a large-scale operation by the volunteer fire department that lasted for hours and...
View ArticleUK seeking supplier for solar modules to power marine stations
The UK Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking a supplier to annually provide up to 800 solar modules for four years. The modules will be installed at unmanned stations, vessels, and buoys off the UK...
View ArticleChina Huadian begins working on 19.24 GW wind-solar-coal-storage project
China Huadian has started building a 19.24 GW wind-solar-coal-storage project in China's Qinghai province. The $11 billion project will deliver 36.5 TWh of electricity per year to Guangxi...
View ArticleKenya launches tender for 80 MW of solar
Kenya has launched a tender for two 40 MW solar projects in its southern regions. Apex consultancy is leading the search for an engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for the Isinya and...
View ArticleFrench self-consumption collective going against tide
A citizen's collective in the western French seaside town of Les Sables d'Olonne has initiated a highly original self-consumption operation, seeking to bring together a majority of small-scale...
View ArticleSerbia adds 80 MW of solar in 2024
Serbia’s solar market is set to expand with a 3.9 GW project pipeline and 80 MW added in 2024, bringing total capacity above 200 MW, the country’s renewable energy association tells pv magazine.Serbia...
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Edilians supplies France’s largest solar terracotta tile roof project
To respect the architectural harmony of the northern French commune of Rives-en-Seine, a municipal technical services building, located not far from a former 17th-century convent, underwent renovation...
View ArticleSri Lanka moves ahead with 100 MW solar project
The Sri Lankan government has approved the land transfer for a 100 MW solar project in the south. The site will be handed over to the Sustainable Energy Authority to advance the project.Sri Lanka’s...
View ArticleTrina, Daidohant launch new load-bearing mounting solution for heavy snowfall
The Chinese manufacturer has collaborated with Japan’s Daidohant on the new product. It reportedly suppresses deformation with a special bar attached to the back of the solar module.Chinese solar...
View ArticleThe effect of PV modules on green roofs
Scientists have used simplified 2D view factor and advanced 3D approach to calculate energy fluxes on green roofs with PV systems. They have also constructed an experimental setup to verify their model...
View ArticleChina deploys 277.57 GW of solar in 2024
China installed 277.57 GW of solar in 2024, up 28.3% from 2023 and bringing total capacity to 887 GW., according to the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA).The CPIA said China’s solar...
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US solar facilities lost $5,720 per MW to equipment issues in 2024
US solar facilities lost $5,720 per megawatt in 2024, with global losses from equipment failures and extreme weather reaching $10 billion. Raptor Maps says 193 GW of projects recorded rising power...
View ArticleSomalia kicks off solar-plus-storage tender
The Somali government is running a tender for the development of a 12 MW solar/36 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the northeastern part of the country. The deadline for applications is May...
View ArticleIn France, future of small-scale solar power producers in limbo
Between the application of the reduced VAT and the retroactive reduction in solar subsidies, a delay of eight months could spell disaster for the small-scale self-consumption power plant sector. The...
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South America estimated to add 160 GW of PV by 2034
Mature markets Brazil and Chile will account for 78% of total installations, with small-scale projects (<5 MW) accounting for 48% of total builds in the region, according to Wood Mackenzie.From pv...
View ArticleLongi unveils anti-dust back contact solar module with 24.8% efficiency
Longi has released a back-contact solar module with 24.8% efficiency, featuring a power output of up to 670 W and a temperature coefficient of -0.26% per degree Celsius. Longi has launched its Hi-MO...
View ArticleSwedish developer secures land for 500 MW of solar parks
Svea Solar has entered into several land agreements with one of the world’s largest private forest owners to develop eight new solar parks in Sweden with a total capacity around 500 MW.Swedish solar...
View ArticleGhana plans renewable energy investment fund
Ghana plans to accelerate its deployment of renewable energy sources, including solar systems for hospitals, public institutions and smaller companies, through a new green investment fund.Ghana’s...
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Fortress Power introduces 9.6 kWh stackable home battery
The battery stacks up to three units for 28.8 kWh and is rated for 8000 cycles at a 70% depth-of-discharge.From pv magazine USA Fortress Power unveiled its new residential lithium-iron-phosphate...
View ArticleDaikin unveils air-to-water heat pump for commercial buildings
The new heat pump series uses propane as the refrigerant and can reportedly provide hot water up to 75 C.Japanese heating system manufacturer Daikin has unveiled a new modular air-to-water inverter...
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